Black Bean Patties with Avocado & Tomato Salsa

INGREDIENTS

pieces day-old or toasted whole wheat sandwich bread

3 tbsp

olive or canola oil, divided

medium onion, chopped

2 cloves

garlic, minced

2 tbsp

minced jalapeno pepper, membranes and seeds removed

1 tsp

ground cumin

1 15 ounce can

black beans, drained and rinsed

1 1/4 cups

cooked brown rice

2 tsp

fresh lime juice

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup

chopped cilantro

Salsa:

avocados, cut into 3/4 inch pieces

1 cup

cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1 tsp

fresh lime juice